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WCTC Gateway Technical College North Central Technical College Wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Mid State Technical College | Milwaukee Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSTC | MATC | ||
| Location | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,779 | 12,211 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mstc.edu | matc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSTC | MATC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,179 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,269 | $6,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,360 | $7,992 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,439 | $9,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,328 | $5,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 75% |
Admission |
MSTC | MATC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MSTC | MATC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSTC | MATC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,234 | $11,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $116 |
Diversity |
MSTC | MATC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
MSTC | MATC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
MSTC | MATC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee Area Technical College is larger than than MSTC based on total student enrollment (12,211 students vs. 2,779 students)
MSTC vs. MATC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSTC or MATC?
- Milwaukee Area Technical College is 3% more expensive to attend than MSTC for in-state tuition ($4,304.00 vs. $4,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at MATC than Mid State Technical College ($6,455.00 vs. $6,269.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Area Technical College than MSTC ($9,371 vs. $9,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Area Technical College are 4.6% lower than costs at Mid State Technical College ($7,992 vs. $8,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid State Technical College than Milwaukee Area Technical College (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Area Technical College students is 69.7% larger than aid received Mid State Technical College ($5,646 vs. $3,328)
Which college is harder to get into, MSTC or MATC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MATC or MSTC .
MSTC vs. MATC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSTC or MATC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MATC and MSTC.
- Graduates from Mid State Technical College earn on average $1,000 more per year than MATC graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $33,300)
- Mid State Technical College students graduate with a $3,016 lower median federal student loan debt than MATC graduates. ($8,234 vs. $11,250)
- MSTC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MATC graduates. ($85 vs. $116)
- More MSTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MATC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/